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"Crear" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to create", and "creer" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to believe". Learn more about the difference between "crear" and "creer" below.
crear(
kreh
-
ahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to found
Nuestro jefe creó esta empresa junto con su hermano.Our boss founded this company with his brother.
b. to set up
Antes de crear la compañía, tienen que conseguir un préstamo.Before setting up the company, you have to get a loan.
c. to establish
Han creado un comité para investigar la corrupción dentro del gobierno.They have established a committee to investigate government corruption.
creer(
kreh
-
ehr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to suppose)
3. (to accept)
creerse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
